US Treasury Sanctions 7 Iran-Linked Targets for IRGC Arms Procurement
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Updated · Institute for the Study of War · Jul 15
US Treasury Sanctions 7 Iran-Linked Targets for IRGC Arms Procurement
3 articles · Updated · Institute for the Study of War · Jul 15
Summary
Three individuals and four entities were sanctioned on July 15 for supporting weapons procurement for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the latest US move to raise the cost of Tehran’s military activity.
The action fits a broader pressure campaign tied to Iran’s attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington aiming to curb both arms sourcing and the regime’s willingness to threaten vessels.
Treasury had already sanctioned more than 50 individuals, entities and vessels on July 14 over Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani’s oil export, shipping and sanctions-evasion network, which US officials say helps move Iranian and Russian petroleum products and cargo to Iran-backed actors.
The new measures follow Washington’s recent revocation of an Iran sanctions waiver and reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, underscoring a shift toward tighter economic coercion alongside ongoing military strikes.
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With dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, is the world's most vital oil chokepoint now permanently broken?
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Overview
On July 15, 2026, the US Treasury did not announce any new sanctions specifically targeting Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) procurement network, despite widespread expectations. Instead, the most recent comprehensive sanctions activity occurred in late June 2026, focusing on a range of illicit actors, including transnational criminal organizations, individuals and entities involved in the Sudan conflict, and a gold smuggling network in Rwanda. This highlights a shift in US sanctions priorities, with no new measures unveiled against the IRGC network, reflecting ongoing challenges in targeting Iran’s evolving evasion strategies.